Firefighters responded to a small fire inside a garbage truck in Westerly on Thursday. The Dunn’s Corners Fire Department said it responded at about 9:40 a.m. to a lithium ion battery fire. The ...

Lithium-ion batteries power our favorite gadgets—but they can be dangerous if misused. Learn how to spot risks, charge safely ...

RICHMOND, Va. — Public safety officials from Chesterfield and Henrico counties are offering safety tips to prevent emergencies during Fire Prevention Week, which runs from October 5 through 11. The ...

McBride purchased the brand new electric mountain bike on November 11, plugging it in to charge it for the very first time.

Lithium batteries power many of today’s most popular gifts — from remote-control cars and tablets to hoverboards and festive ...

The fire, which started when a lithium-ion battery pack malfunctioned, was reported by West Metro Fire along with a warning ...

West Metro Fire Rescue (WMFR) is urging residents to be careful with their lithium-ion battery-powered devices after a ...

With parched conditions existing throughout the state, Gov. Maura Healey has declared Oct. 5-11 as Fire Prevention Week in Massachusetts. And while outside conditions certainly demand our attention, ...

SANTA CRUZ — At the Santa Cruz City Council meeting last week, Santa Cruz Fire Division Chief Tim Shields addressed the governing body to raise awareness about the fire safety hazards associated with ...

SPRING HIIL, Tenn. (WKRN) — Lithium batteries self-ignite thousands of times every year, leading to fires and damage. According to a 2018 report by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there ...

Fire services are urging people to buy lithium-ion battery products from reputable suppliers ahead of Christmas after yet ...